Author: Margaret Evans

Christmas Belles

Squabbling sisters, a surly Santa an unexpected visit from Elvis make for holiday hilarity! Local theatre company Coastal Stage Productions, CSP, who is quickly gaining a reputation for quality short-run theatre projects, returns for the holiday season to area venues with the hilarious holiday comedy Christmas Belles, from the creators of The Dixie Swim Club.

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Auditions for “Spelling Bee” at USCB

The University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts and Beaufort Theatre Company announce auditions for the Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, November 29 at 6 pm and Thursday December 1 at 6 pm. 

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Dataw Rallies for Veterans Day Tourney

Dataw Island salutes veterans each year with a full arsenal of events honoring their service, and his year’s events did not disappoint. In fact, the community rallied to hold record-breaking events this year. At time of press, an astounding $42,802.60 to support veteran’s organizations had already been raised with more checks continuing to pour in – a record for this tiny private community near Beaufort.

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The Man Who Was Santa

Beaufort Author Jack Gannon will debut his new book I Walked in Santa’s Boots at 5 pm on Saturday, November 19, at Lowcountry Produce and Market, 302 Carteret St, Beaufort.   Gannon served as Beaufort’s premiere Santa Claus at “Night on the Town” and the Christmas Parade from 1993-2015.

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Local Handmade Holiday Treasures

The Society of Bluffton Artists presents “A Holiday Boutique,” a collection of local gifts, handmade treasures, cards, small paintings and more, on display and available from November 19 through December 23. Look for holiday decorations, perfect hostess gifts and extra special presents for extra special people.

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When Words Don’t Work

By Margaret Evans, EditorIt’s finally happened, y’all. I am at a loss for words. After nearly two decades of column writing, I’ve been struck dumb. (Don’t go there.)             It’s not that there’s nothing to say. There is plenty. It’s just that there’s no point in saying any of it. Not right now. Maybe never.

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Lowcountry Wind Symphony, Bigger and Better

The Lowcountry Wind Symphony announces the beginning of its third season, which includes significant and exciting changes! Each of the three concert programs will be performed for audiences at venues both North and South of the Broad. The first two performances proudly honor all men and women who have served in the military.

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Veterans Day 2016: A Celebration in Books

“The fifth week of training—“Hell Week”—is the toughest. I arrived at the end of that week and had the pleasure of telling the sailors that it was over and they had survived to continue their training. These aspiring SEALs were a mess: having gone days without food or sleep, they were hollow-eyed, freezing, and barely able to stand. Formed up on the beach, they were covered head to toe in sand, unshaven, a little drool here and there, snot running out of their noses.

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US Air Force Jazz Ensemble to Play FREE Concerts

In honor of Veterans Day, the United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble will perform two concerts here in the Lowcountry. The first is Friday, November 11 at 8 pm at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head. The second is Saturday, November 12th at 7 pm at the Beaufort High School Arts Center. Both concerts are FREE and open to the public.

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